Can any diesel engine use biodiesel?

Can any diesel engine use biodiesel?

Biodiesel and conventional diesel vehicles are one and the same. B20 and lower-level blends can be used in many diesel vehicles without any engine modification. Biodiesel raises the cetane number of the fuel and improves fuel lubricity.

Is biodiesel the same as diesel?

Biodiesel has a higher oxygen content (usually 10 to 12 percent) than petroleum diesel. Biodiesel is more chemically active as a solvent than petroleum diesel. As a result, it can be more aggressive to some materials that are normally considered safe for diesel fuel. Biodiesel is much less toxic than petroleum diesel.

Why is biodiesel better than petrodiesel?

Petrodiesel produces 10% more energy than Biodiesel, but biodiesel burns more smoothly and efficiently. Biodiesel has a higher viscosity- does not flow as easily through fuel lines. Viscosity- the ease of flow of a fluid. Polar bonds in biodiesel increase its viscosity and melting point.

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe a good car?

Pleasant, relaxing drive. Kitted out generously. V6 makes a good sound. A lot of 4×4 for the money. A RAV4, CR-V and Freelander all drive better. The styling is an acquired taste. Diesel auto is a sluggish combination. Awful stereo. “Organic” is the best word to describe it: a bit like H. Gigor’s sets for the original Alien movie.

What’s the problem with my 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?

“When towing my caravan, the engine in my 2005 Hyundai Sant Fe cuts out tackling steep hills or pausing at a roundabout. The car will restart after 30 seconds and run fine. My local garage has found some fault codes and the first was: ECM fault P1181. They changed the fuel filter and the crankshaft sensor, but the fault continues.

Which is better Hyundai Santa Fe or Hyundai Freelander?

A RAV4, CR-V and Freelander all drive better. The styling is an acquired taste. Diesel auto is a sluggish combination. Awful stereo. “Organic” is the best word to describe it: a bit like H. Gigor’s sets for the original Alien movie. Pop the bonnet and you half expect something with a lot of teeth to jump down your throat.

What kind of stereo does Hyundai Santa Fe have?

Diesel auto is a sluggish combination. Awful stereo. “Organic” is the best word to describe it: a bit like H. Gigor’s sets for the original Alien movie. Pop the bonnet and you half expect something with a lot of teeth to jump down your throat. Instead, you find a transverse V6, like the one in the Lexus RX300. Hyundai prefers to call it “muscular”.